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Every Wednesday, Jett Speelman goes to McGuffey Elementary School to be with his Little Brother as part of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program.

"It's great feeling. I enjoy trying to make a difference in someone else's life," the Newark Catholic senior said.

The two-time All-Ohioan and Central District Player of the Year also has made a big difference in the Green Wave's ascent to the top of the district and Mid-State League-Ohio Division. After a stellar career in which he became the school's all-time leading boys scorer, the 6-foot-7 Speelman repeat as The Advocate's Boys basketball ...